Public views shift as 4000th Iraqi war death nears
As the United States nears its 4000th casualty in Iraq public focus fades. Analysts say the milestone could revive debate ahead of the fifth anniversary and the 2008 campaign, though lower violence may blunt impact. Experts note Americans feel less personal sacrifice and that the surge altered public mood.
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McCain Visits Baghdad On Low Key Fact-Finding Trip
Republican candidate John McCain visits Baghdad for private talks with U S and Iraqi officials on security as U S deaths near 4 000 and Iraqi casualties rise. He travels with Senators Lieberman and Graham, aiming to assess surge gains amid renewed violence and regional visits to Israel Britain and France.
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